Aged 15-18? Love films?
Then Young Tyneside is what you’ve been looking for!

Young Screenwriters  

Every Wednesday from 3 October until 8 December, 5.00-7.00pm, except Wednesday 23 October

Ever wanted to write your own film script? Already have but not sure what to do next? Why not join Young Screenwriters and work with a professional writer to develop your ideas? In this eight-week evening class you’ll discover what makes a great screen story, create exciting characters, and meet like-minded people who are into film and having fun.

No previous experience is required just good ideas and a real desire to take part. This course is for 16-19 year-olds and costs just £40. It takes place at Tyneside on Wednesdays starting 3rd October, 5.00pm-7.00pm. Places are limited so you will need to book in advance! To book a place, please contact us on 0845 217 9909.

The Factory @ the Tyneside  

Opening night: Monday 6 September, 5.00-7.00pm
Then every Monday, 5.00-7.00pm

The Factory at the Tyneside is a brand new space for young people aged 15-19 to meet like minded people and get involved in making film, web and technology projects.

With loads of equipment and experts on hand to help, this is the place for you to learn about film, animation, photoshop, motion graphics and all things in between.

Best of all The Factory is absolutely free to join so come along to our opening night on Monday 6 September at 5.00pm to find out what’s going on.

Pickin’ Flicks  

Pickin’ Flicks is the Tyneside’s film programming club for young people.

We aim to give you a unique insight into the world of film exhibition and distribution, the chance to watch and talk about exclusive new releases and stone-cold classics and even the opportunity to programme films into the Tyneside’s screens!

If you’d like to be involved in the next Pickin’ Flicks, send us an email to young.tyneside@tynesidecinema.co.uk.

In this season’s programme you’ll find five films each picked by a member of our current Pickin’ Flicks crew, and we thoroughly recommend you check out their fantastic choices. There’s even a special ticket price of £4 for 15-18 card holders.

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 15
Tuesday 24 August, 6.00pm

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off follows a typical American high-schooler as he sets out to enjoy one last day of freedom with his closest friends before departing for college. What should be a regular day swiftly becomes an adventure around Chicago, creating a story that is not only witty and slick, but still just as relevant and entertaining over twenty years later.

Pickin Flicks programmer Kiah says: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is one of the greatest teen films, and is the perfect example of the sheer joy and excitement that comes with escaping the confines of the classroom. Everyone loves Ferris, and it is impossible not to love the film too….

Donnie Darko 15
Tuesday 31 August, 6.00pm

Richard Kelly’s brilliant cult classic about troubled teenager Donnie Darko (Jake Gyllenhaal), a mentally ill boy who, after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, starts having visions of a large bunny rabbit who tells him the world is going to end in 28 days. Intense or what…?

Pickin’ Flicks programmer Amanda says: “A tremendous film exploring the notions of time and the laws that govern the world around us, underpinned by a dark, unsettling atmosphere and some disturbing yet likeable characters. Artistically brilliant with an original, imaginative plot – possibly one of the most successful independent films to this day”.

The Virgin Suicides 15
Tuesday 7 September, 6.00pm

Sofia Coppola’s beautiful debut. A group of boys are fascinated by the five beautiful Lisbon sisters who seem to have it all. But when the youngest sister commits suicide, the boys’ obsession with the family increases even more.

Pickin Flicks programmer Beth says: “Don’t let the title of put you off. This touching film’s portrayal of teen angst has darkly funny moments and along with the soundtrack from Air – which is just as dreamy as it sounds – makes for bittersweet viewing. By the end you will be as mesmerised with the Lisbon girls as the boys in the film are.”

Almost Famous 15
Tuesday 14 September, 6.00pm

A 15-year-old writer and avid music fan gets the opportunity of a lifetime to write for Rolling Stone magazine and to go on tour with a rising band, Stillwater. His need for an interview with the lead guitarist and his unrequited love for the spontaneous Penny Lane leads him to stay on the tour longer than he’d expected….

Pickin Flicks programmer Lauren says: “Almost Famous is a hilarious but sentimental coming of age story which captures the true essence of rock n roll and simply being a teenager. A modern classic that will inspire teenagers for years to come.”

American Teen 15
Tuesday 21 September, 6.00pm

This refreshing documentary follows four teenagers from different cliques – the nerd, the popular girl, the jock and the outsider – as they complete their last year of high school in small town Indiana and make important decisions about their future.

Pickin Flicks programmer Beth says: “With the simple premise of the documentary, inspired by the teen classic The Breakfast Club, you may think that you’ve seen it all before. But this compelling film, which filmed its four subjects daily for ten months, goes beyond American high school stereotypes and immerses the audience in each of the teen’s lives.”

Are you the next Ridley Scott?  

Northern Stars is our academy for budding young filmmakers and is open to 15-18 year-olds across the North East.

We’ll give you access to equipment, space and the support of some of the very best professionals in the region, who will give you all the help you need to write, shoot, edit and produce your own short film.

The Academy takes place from January to May and includes a residential Film Camp. There are only seventeen places available, so to get in, you need commitment, bags of enthusiasm and to show us some real potential.

If you think you've got what it takes, Northern Stars 2011 will be opening for applications in the autumn. If you want to be the first to find out more, email young.tyneside@tynesidecinema.co.uk.

You can even come to work at the Tyneside  

We are looking for a motivated and passionate person aged 16-25 to help us to promote all these projects to young people.

Thanks to funding from Changemakers we can offer ten days work between September and end of March to the right person.

For more information and details on how to apply, visit www.tynesidecinema.co.uk/jobs. Get online now – closing date is 9th August!